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The Best Stromboli Recipe

Golden pizza dough rolled up with layers of ham, salami, pepperoni, Pepper Jack, and mozzarella. Baked until crispy and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 1145

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella first layer
  • 12 thin slices ham
  • 4 oz Pepper Jack cheese sliced
  • 15 salami slices up to 17 slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella second layer
  • 15 pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella third layer
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • marinara sauce warmed, for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp serrated knife
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper and roll pizza dough into a 12 by 14 inch rectangle.
  2. Brush the dough surface with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with minced garlic.
  3. Sprinkle the first 1/2 cup of mozzarella over the dough, leaving a 1 to 2 inch border along one long edge and both short ends. Layer on ham, Pepper Jack cheese slices, then salami.
  4. Sprinkle the second 1/2 cup of mozzarella over the salami. Add pepperoni, then the final 1/2 cup of mozzarella. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  5. Brush the three exposed edges with egg wash. Starting from the long edge without egg wash, roll tightly like a cinnamon roll. Seal the seam with wet fingertips and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Press and tuck the ends under to seal.
  6. Brush outside with remaining melted butter or egg wash. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. Score the top with shallow diagonal slits using a sharp serrated knife.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes until the top and bottom are deep golden brown.
  8. Let rest a few minutes, then slice into 8 to 10 rounds. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use parchment paper under the dough to transfer easily to the oven. Swap Pepper Jack for all mozzarella if you prefer a milder flavor. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes for best results.